April 18, 2021 3Rd Sunday of Easter

2300 Hickory Crest Drive, Memphis, TN 38119 • www.hspirit.com Church Office: 754-7146 (9:00 am-5:00 pm) Fax: 754-0102 Email: [email protected] Sunday Masses: Holy Day Masses: Daily Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Vigil: 5:00 pm 6:30 am (Monday-Friday) Sunday: 7:30, 9, 10:30, Noon Holy Day: 6:30 am, 8 am, Noon, 7 pm 8:00 am (Monday-Saturday)

Friday Adoration: Reconciliation: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sanctuary of Church and by appointment

rd April 18, 2021 3 Sunday of Easter

The Bishop’s new Decree has lifted the dispensation from not attending Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation. We will still wear masks and keep a safe distance. Please get your vaccinations to protect yourself and others. We will not start to have gatherings or meetings in the church until further word from the health experts.

Father Mathew safely arrived in India and is on a pilgrimage. Please keep him in your prayers for a safe trip and lots of relaxation.

With our pastor out of the country, Fr. Ajesh Joseph will be very busy with masses. On Thursdays and Fridays we will have a Communion Service at 6:30am. The 8am Mass will be held as usual.

Msgr. Al Kirk and Fr. Richard Coy will be filling in for some Sundays Masses, and Monday and Tuesday 8am Masses. Thank you both for your assistance. We look forward to seeing you both.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations is April 25, 2021. Please pray to Mary: Mary Most Holy, Pray For Young People To Answer Your Son’s Call.

Anger is a weed; hate is a tree.” St. Augustine

Come Holy Spirit... Fill the Hearts of Thy Faithful… And Enkindle In Us the Fire of Your Love

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The Pastoral Staff Welcomes You!! Pastor: Fr. Mathew Panackachira, MCBS MASS INTENTIONS: (I) Intention, (D) Deceased [email protected] 4/17-Saturday 5:00 Pete Rose (D) Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ajesh Joseph, MCBS 4/18-Sunday 7:30 Bob Enright (D) [email protected] Deacons: Richard Griffith [email protected] 9:00 People of Holy Spirit (I) Werner Rose [email protected] 10:30 Bernice & James Vandehey (D) Religious Education: 12:00 Colin Crockett (D) Wendy Gabb 4/19-Monday 6:30 Nguyen 50th Wedding Anniv STE [email protected] 8:00 Bob Enright (D) Gerri Shayer 4/20-Tuesday 6:30 Kalia Nguyen (I) B’Day W [email protected] Music Ministry Director: 8:00 Alberto Daza (D) Carolyn Malish 4/21-Wednesday 6:30 Ernestine Schanzer (D) [email protected] 8:00 Tim Krahn (D) Folk Music: 4/22-Thursday 6:30 Communion Service Tricia McGinnis 8:00 Clara Vescovo (D) [email protected] 4/23- Friday 6:30 Communion Service Music Asst. Director: 8:00 Mary Ann Willett (D) Claire Russell 4/24-Saturday 8:00 Anna Sang (D) [email protected] 5:00 Lee Provensal (D) Youth Ministry: Wendy Gabb [email protected] 4/25-Sunday 7:30 People of Holy Spirit (I) Sports/7th-8th Grade Activities: Wendy Gabb 9:00 Joe Carlson (D) [email protected] 10:30 Patricia Simkanin (D) Parish Social Ministry (757-9140): 12:00 Colin Crockett (D) Peggy Stehling [email protected] Mother’s Day Out (759-3750): Kim Mantel [email protected] Stewardship –Stewardship is a way of life, a way of Angela Scamardo thanking God for all His blessings by returning a [email protected] portion of the time, talent and treasure allotted to us. Accounting/Technology: Jim Provensal [email protected] Andrea Acton [email protected] Plant Management: Jerry Kutas OFFERTORY – Week of 4/4/21 Week of 4/11/21 [email protected] Envelopes $ 21,335.60 $ 9,979.00 Calendar/Room Reservations: Electronic $ 5,604.00 $ 3,120.00 Ellie Vinson ext. 34 Loose $ 2,525.00 $ 267.00 [email protected] Offertory Actual $ 29,484.60 $ 13,366.00 Pastoral Secretary: Christine Nourse Offertory-Budget $ 19,638.59 $ 13,611.96 [email protected] Funeral Planning; Bulletin Pastoral Assistant: Ellie Vinson ext. 34 Total registered Families 880 880 [email protected] Donated Envelopes 171 113 Website: www.hspirit.com Donated Electronically 83 52 Non-participants 626 715 29 % participating; 71% did not 19% part. 81% not part.

In case of illness or emergency, please call YTD Offertory-actual $ 863,935.20 the office. If no one is in, call the emergency YTD Offertory Budget $ 868,405.03 number given on the message. Building Fund $ 485.00

Masks and social distancing will continue through the month of April. The nursery remains closed. Catholic Appeal Pledged to date: $ 112,810.00 Please keep all our brothers and sisters in your prayers 61.98% of $182,000 goal 159 families pledged 20.65% of total families and protect them by wearing a mask and keeping your distance.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center is presenting a Retreat April 30-May 2 for Men & Women with Bishop Emeritus Terry Steib. Call 731.548.2500 and/or for further details go to: OLQPRetreats. Youth Group is back and active and has a whole new look. We have a great team of young Our Immaculate Conception Cathedral School campus is celebrating 100 years of teaching in the Mercy tradition volunteers dedicating their time to the youth of our on its beautiful Midtown Memphis campus. Visit the parish. The best part is they were once the youth of campus and you will see that ICCS students, teachers, staff, Holy Spirit. They have grown mentally and spiritually families and religious leaders truly reflect the Catholic and want to give back to a ministry that gave so much values you hope to instill in your child--taught in a to them. If you would like to support the youth welcoming and diverse environment. An elite education! ministry, you can email The values and traditions at ICCS help students move Wendy. [email protected] beyond kindness and tolerance to a place where they are Youth Group will meet 6-8pm in the Batson Center on prepared for the next grade level and ready to bring their the 4/18 and 4/25. Catholic faith to the world. Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Open House by If you would like to request a Mass intention to be offered Appointment, Tuesday, April 20, 9-11am or 1-2:00pm; during the week or weekends, please send your request: Attn: Grades 1 through 8, Co-ed. Reservations required by Christine Nourse, 2300 Hickory Crest Drive. Include the name contacting [email protected] or 901-435-5344 of the person, where to mail the card, and include your For tours of Pre-K through Sr.-K, contact Cathy Armstrong, donation for the Mass to the church address. Director of Admissions. For more information go to: myiccs.org Ave Maria is holding its 1st Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk which participants can complete anytime, at a location of Get in on the action! St. Benedict High School their choice, during a 2-week period of April 18–May 1. on-line auction! One Week Only! April 23 – Participants are encouraged to take photos of themselves May 1 Many awesome items to bid on including after completing their 5K which Ave Maria will post on a beach house, lake trip, gift cards, sports camps, Facebook and in our newsletters. Participants may pick up movie tickets, dinners with some very special ones race shirts, medals, and goody bags at Ave Maria Home, including a dinner at Huey’s with Father Dexter 2805 Charles Bryan Road, Bartlett, TN on Sunday, May 2, Noblefranca; Dinner with Bishop David at Ronnie from 2-3 pm. Grisanti’s and a privately prepared dinner in your home by Sponsorship opportunities and registration information for Father Ben Bradshaw. Visit http://bidpal.net/sba, to register individuals, students (18 and younger), and families can be and review all the items. Questions-Sara Covey, found on Ave Maria’s website: www.avemariahome.org, by [email protected] calling Lisa Bell at 495-3791, or by going to Eventbrite and clicking on Ave Maria’s link: Ave Maria Home. Fun Coming Soon-Save The Date: The Germantown Proceeds will directly benefit Ave Maria residents. Knights of Columbus Council 7449 Fundraising Gala Event & Online Auction is April 24-April 30. It is the “WINGS Delivers Dinner” - WINGS of Ave Maria is Council’s largest fundraiser and deeply appreciated by the selling dinner meals for two featuring Lucchesi’s, The members and Charities supported by the proceeds of this Cheesecake Place, and Kirby Wines and Liquors! Meals are exciting, fun-filled event. Here are some of the bargains and $50 and include: Caesar Salad, choice of meat Lasagna or deals available to bid on when the auction begins: Hotel meat Ravioli, Italian bread, Italian Cream cupcakes, and Staycations, COVID-19 Getaway Hotel package, Grizzlies wine. Limited quantities! Free Delivery May 11, 12, or 13. and Memphis Tiger tickets, Restaurant Gift certificates, Order Deadline—April 26. Please call Mary Chandler at 901-388-4285 to place an order. Auto Maint. gift certificates, Golf at area Country Clubs, Flowers for a year, Spa gift cards, Theater and Symphony tickets, Wines-Specialty Liquors and much, more. For more Theology on Tap Lineup - Here is the remaining Spring information or donations, contact James Clark at schedule for the Catholic Young Adult Ministry’s Theology on Tap Meetings: [email protected]. April 19 - Adoremus: Young Adult Adoration | St. Francis Catholic Church, For more information, go to CYAMemphis or contact Becky Longoria at [email protected].

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com SNAP Benefits Application Assistance - Our Catholic The Memphis area is in urgent need of volunteers for Charities of West Tennessee is assisting members of our vaccination efforts. These opportunities are easy, but community with completing applications for SNAP incredibly meaningful. A few hours of your time will help (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits-- save lives. formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. In order to Volunteer Odyssey is recruiting volunteers for non- apply, please contact CCWTN by medical roles, so no medical expertise is required. We have email: [email protected] or call options in Germantown (at Germantown Baptist Church on 901.722.4797 and leave a voicemail with your name, Poplar) and in Bartlett (at Faith Baptist Church on N number and reason for calling. After the initial information Germantown Road) Monday - Saturday. Shifts are for ages is received, a staff member will call you to help see if you 18+ and are 3-4 hours. You can sign up here with Volunteer qualify and to begin your application. Odyssey: https://serve.volunteerodyssey.com/group/493065 -Shelby-County-Vaccination-Volunteers Utilit Assistance for Communit Members - Our Catholic Charities of West Tennessee is assisting members of our community with utility expenses. Please note that applicant must be a resident of Shelby County. For more information and to apply, go to CCWTNAssistanceApplication or call 901.722.4797 and leave a voicemail with your name, number, and reason for calling. A staff member will reach back out to you to begin the application process.

St. Faustina Shrine-Socie Knows Praying - The St. Faustina Shrine-Society, located at St. Ann, Bartlett, continues to pray for an end of COVID-19--along with good health and well-being to all. The Website is DivineMercyShrine. Share the Website with others and, if you do not have a computer, the site can be accessed by a cell phone. People use the Website to access prayers daily and send prayer requests. The Shrine has 6,000+ people in 81 countries praying together!

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GO FORTH! Remember the beauty of your first call. Jesus continues to call you today with the same full love and untamed grace.

GO FORTH! There is always more to do, to encounter, to be grateful for, to be astonished by. Begin and end with the joy of prayer – the marrow of consecrated life.

GO FORTH! Each of us has a role to play in the Church. Witness and sow well each day, and look to tomorrow with hope.

GO FORTH! Grow in love for God so that others will be attracted by the divine light in you. Welcome the new vocations the lord sends to continue the work of consecration.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of God and first disciple of her son, Jesus, our Lord. Amen. --Pope Francis

Pope Francis marks the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Teresa of Ávila as a Doctor of the Church, and stresses her importance even today, especially in highlighting the role of women in the Church and in society.

Opening his message to Archbishop Gil Tamayo of Ávila, Spain, Pope Francis noted that St Teresa was the first woman to become a Doctor of the Church. He said the title was a recognition of the "precious teaching that God has transmitted to us through her writings and the testimony of her life."

Fifty years ago, on 27 September 1970, Pope St Paul VI conferred the title of Doctor of the Church on St. Teresa of Ávila. The Catholic University of Ávila, which is dedicated to the Spanish mystic, is celebrating this historic anniversary with an international congress entitled "Exceptional woman," as Pope Paul VI described her himself.

Saint Teresa was born in 1515 and died in 1582. Pope Francis wrote in his message that even now, nearly half a millenium since her death, wrote that "the flame that Jesus lit in Teresa continues to shine in this world, always in need of courageous witnesses, capable of breaking down any wall, whether physical, existential or cultural." He also cited her intelligence and tenacity, which she joined to "a sensitivity to beauty and a spiritual motherhood toward all those who approached her work."

The Pope added that she was an example of the "extraordinary role that women have played throughout history in the Church and in society."

Saint Teresa of Ávila still speaks to us today, thanks to her writings.

Pope Francis noted that her message and example are for everyone, "for those who feel the call to religious life," but also "for all those who wish to progress on the path of purification from all worldliness, which leads to union with God, to the lofty abodes of the interior castle."

"Having her as a friend companion and guide in our earthly pilgrimage confers security and tranquility," he said. The Pope concluded his message by recalling Teresa's great devotion to St. Joseph and by encouraging all the faithful to continue to look deeper into her message and teachings.

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Prayer for Vocations God our Father, from eternity You appointed Your only Son to be the High Priest of the human race. Pour forth, we beseech You, Your Holy Spirit upon our families, that vocations to the priesthood may be multiplied. Lord Jesus, give us priests and holy priests: To offer up the unceasing sacrifice of the Mass; To lead the little ones to You; To strengthen the faith of believers; To preach the Gospel to all peoples; To bring forgiveness to repentant sinners; To give the Bread of Life to starving souls; To comfort the suffering; To help the dying; To spread Your Kingdom in our midst; Mary, Mother of our High Priest, pray for us; obtain for us an increase of holy priests. Amen. Your vocation is to give Glory to God through your very being. Is He choosing you to be a priest or consecrated religious? Visit: www.memphisvocation.com or call Office of Vocations at 373-1244 {

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